Social Media Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Social Media Intern

Loudoun United FC is seeking a creative, soccer-obsessed, digitally fluent Social Media Intern to join our content team for the 2026 season. This hands-on, fast-paced role is designed for individuals seeking real experience in professional sports marketing.

This position is crucial in supporting the content team, working closely on social media and content creation while gaining practical experience in capturing the excitement of our club and its programs. This highly collaborative role reports to the Digital Marketing Specialist and involves close cooperation across both soccer and business operations. You will help bring our brand to life across Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, and other emerging platforms, supporting everything from match day coverage to community events and viral trends.

This is a part-time, seasonal unpaid internship, an onsite role in Leesburg, Virginia, from February 2026 through the completion of the season. All candidates must be available for the entire duration. Selected interns are responsible for personal accommodations, including local housing and transportation.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in planning and executing social media content across all club accounts.
• Capture and edit photo + video content at training sessions, matches, and events.
• Support live matchday coverage (posts, stories, highlights, graphics).
• Brainstorm creative concepts for reels, trends, fan engagement, and player features.
• Help track performance metrics and contribute to monthly analytics reports.
• Engage with fans and help grow the Loudoun United digital community.
• Support content shoots, themed nights, and promotional campaigns.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social media platforms and current social trends.
• Basic photography and video editing skills (Canva, Adobe, CapCut, etc.).
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and matchdays.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced sports environment.
• Passion for soccer and storytelling.

Additional Strengths

• Graphic design experience.
• Experience covering live events or sports.
• Knowledge of USL.

This position regularly requires match and event coverage on weekends and outside of regular business hours.

Application Requirements:

Please include a link to a Portfolio, Gondola Account, or Social Media Account in your application.

Also include a Ranked List of Interest in covering the following programs:

1. USL Youth League
2. USL Women’s League
3. USL League Two

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.